Put That Light Out!: Britain's Civil Defence Services at War 1939-1945
Language: English
Published by Sutton Publishing, U.S.A., 1999
- First Edition
- Softcover
- Used
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Condition: Used - Good
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Put That Light Out!: Britain's Civil Defence Services at War 1939-1945 explores the vital role played by Britain's civilian defense organizations during World War II. Covering air raid precautions, blackout enforcement, rescue operations, fire services, and other wartime responsibilities, this book provides a detailed look at the men and women who helped protect the British Home Front during one of history's most challenging periods. An informative resource for military history enthusiasts, World War II researchers, and readers interested in British social history. Filled with insights into the daily realities of wartime Britain and the efforts of civil defense personnel. Pages are clean with no highlighting or underlining. The book is in good used condition with normal shelf wear.
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- Title
- Put That Light Out!: Britain's Civil Defence Services at War 1939-1945
- Author
- Brown, Mike
- Publisher
- Sutton Publishing, U.S.A.
- Publication year
- 1999
- Condition
- Good
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0750922109
- ISBN 13
- 9780750922104
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Printing
- 1st Printing
- Item weight
- 10.582 ounces
- Dimensions
- 9.5 centimeters width by 6.5 centimeters height by 1 centimeter depth
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